CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Children’s Programmer is responsible for developing, preparing and conducting programs for children both in Branch Libraries and at other sites. This position is supervised by the Branch Manager or the Branch Manager’s designee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

The Children’s Programmer is primarily responsible for preparing and conducting programs for groups of children and for planning the Summer Reading Program and other events for children.
Duties may include:

Developing programs for children
Presenting age appropriate story times
Planning and presenting Summer Reading Programs and other events for children
Conducting visits to children in schools to promote library services
Representing the library at community events for children
Maintaining statistics
Attending required meetings, workshops and training
Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

See attached form.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to prepare and present creative programs based on children’s literature to groups of children
Ability to work directly with the public, especially children, in a friendly, helpful manner
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Experience in making presentations to groups of children required
High school graduate or equivalent required, two years College or equivalent preferred
Two years working directly with children preferred

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must work evening and weekend hours on a regular basis and substitute as needed
Valid VA driver’s license or reliable transportation to and from work
Subject to a six-month probationary period
May require additional training outside the normal work day

FLSA-Non-exempt

August 2000